Transcript Cisco Presentation Guide

Cisco Networking
Academy Program
Brian Wright
Weber Institute of Applied Science and
Technology
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Education in a Changing Economy
“The two great
equalizers in life are the
Internet and education.”
John Chambers
President and CEO
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The Cisco Networking Academy Program
A blended learning model
combines curriculum,
assessment, and instruction to
improve student learning
Preparation for
networking and IT jobs
and higher education in
engineering, computer
science, and other fields
Curriculum
Student
Learning
Assessment
Instruction
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Evolution of the Academy Program
• Cisco designs practical, cost effective
networks for schools
• Curriculum to train teachers, staff and
students to wire and maintain networks
• October 1997: Academy launched in
the United States
• Expanded to global IT career
development program
• Partnering with not-for-profit
educational institutions
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Global E-Learning Laboratory
35,000 Online Tests Daily
10,000+ Academies,
151 Countries
20,000+ Instructors
400,000 Active Students
9 Languages
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What Is a Blended Learning Model?
• Standards-based curriculum
• Hands-on labs
• Face-to-face instruction
• Embedded assessment and
accountability
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High Quality Curriculum
• CCNA 1 through 4 • Java Programming
• CCNP 1 through 4 • UNIX
• Wireless LANs
• Network Security
• Voice and Data Cabling
• IT Essentials I: PC Hardware
and Software
• IT Essentials II: Network
Operating Systems
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The Workforce of Tomorrow
• Despite recent slow down, IT industry
predicted to grow by 6–7% in 2004
• Internet users continue to increase,
expected 1 billion users by 2006
• New devices increase
dependence on networks
• Industry certification
indicates mastery
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Equalizing Opportunity
• 90 Academies established in 32 of the
Least Developed Countries
• Women increasingly enroll in Academy
classes and complete courses
• Academies established in poor
communities with high
minority populations
• Students with learning
disabilities find multimedia
alternatives help them
keep pace
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Philanthropic and Business Leader
• Cisco creates social and
economic value
• The Academy proves
that information
technology is
changing education
• Global partners
combine social
mission with business
objectives
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The Weber Institute Advantage
Weber Institute’s Cisco Networking Academy Offers:
•Up to 16 units of transferable college credits.
•Credentialed and Certified instructors.
•The latest in networking lab equipment.
•Free classes for Stockton Unified School District
students.
•One free CCNA exam to be taken at an independent
testing site.
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Partners Drawn to Success
Education
Government and
International
Organizations
Education, World Bank,
UNDP/APDIP
Universities, Technical
Schools, Community
Colleges, Secondary
Schools
UNIVERSITY
Business
Sun, HP, Adobe,
Panduit, Fluke
Civil Society
Communications Workers
of America (CWA), International
Telecommunication Union (ITU)
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Make a Difference
www.cisco.com/edu/academy
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